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DGX - Dependable Global Express

5/17/2016

Safety
of Life at Sea (SOLAS) - Verified Gross Mass (VGM)

The
International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) Maritime Safety Committee has
approved and adopted changes to the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) convention
regarding a mandatory container weight verification requirement on shippers.This is an effort the committee has been
advocating for many years.The Dangerous
Goods, Solid Cargo and Containers (DSC) sub-committee approved changes to the
SOLAS convention that will require verification of container weights before
loaded containers may be placed aboard ships.This requirement makes container weight verification a condition for
vessel loading and will become legally binding on July 1, 2016.

We expect global standards for electronic
transmission of required VGM data to emerge and finalize in the months
ahead.DGX Is working to develop a
global VGM reporting process and will keep you informed accordingly.You may also wish to refer to following link
to view additional information and references: